Beef cattle push in Australia amid wheat surplus debate
Amid public meetings and press discussion in Australia, officials push beef cattle expansion to meet rising postwar demand. They cite declines in global cattle and sheep herds, long transport distances to Europe, and byproduct utilization as reasons to favor meat over wheat. Large wheat exports and new crop forecasts are noted alongside wartime wheat board advances and old stock subsidies. The piece also mentions Allied front-line manpower and armament limits, urging practical reassessment of war-time logistics.
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Australia
United States
Russia
Canada
South Africa
Commonwealth of Australia
The
Wheat Board
Commonwealth
Far
Commonwealth Wheat Board
Imperial
Poem fragment honoring soldiers in France
A fragmentary wartime tribute naming Charlee Eugene Ranks. The text evokes soldiers crossing seas to France, prayers for protection, and divine support as they fight. The lines mix fighting imagery with pleas for God to shield and strengthen the messengers.
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France
Charlee Eugene
Germans Drive Fails to Break Allied Morale in Paris Plan
The report notes Hindenburg aimed at Paris in April with a long range bombardment and propaganda to panic the Allies. Despite heavy fighting near Amiens and Flanders, the French morale and British forces held, no ports fell, and no decisive German victory occurred. The piece predicts renewed heavy combat but eventual Allied victory, with years of effort ahead.
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Raney
Gertheir i Tan
Hindenburg
Paris
Amsterdam
Amiens
Australia’s Wheat Problem Update Notes Scarce Details
An abbreviated Australian report notes ongoing discussion about wheat issues with limited specifics. Authorities have yet to publish a full assessment or concrete data, leaving analysts awaiting authoritative findings and policy implications.
28 Years Ago Excurision Train Arrives for County Tour
An excursion train from Walla Walla arrived this afternoon bearing excursionists for a grand military concert to be held this evening. The event drew dramatic crowds as townsfolk, including veteran actor John Leenpeen of Lewheen, gathered during a busy day in the city. Officials noted broad participation and city-wide interest in the proceedings.
Realty Transfers Reported Amid Scribbled Details
Real estate transfer notes appear with partial names and unclear locations. The readable items reference W. A. Doe and Vivre A. thertt with references to deeds, parcels, and possible ownership changes. The fragmentary wording suggests a list of transfers or filings lacking full dates or legal descriptions.
Statue of Virgin and Child toppled in France by invaders
Wartime report describes German forces at an Albert church tower toppling a large bronze statue of the Virgin and Child. The image, long a symbol of local faith, is said to hang over the battered town, mirroring French hopes as the war’s tide shifts.
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James
Albert Falls
Albert Church
Germany
Hundelm
House of God
Aimee
France
Petice
Property transfers and land descriptions in Haley's addition, Pendleton
Property records list multiple transfers in Haley's addition Pendleton and Hermiston including parcels in Block 8 Haley's addition to Pendleton Gletom Geo Ed Roberta Ray Walter 310 etc. Transfers include Section 3 Township 4 North Range 24 G M Rice et ux to K Newport $1 B10 feet and other lot deeds for blocks and lots in Hermiston with prices 2000 4500 and 250.
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Haley
Pendleton
George Picard
Adm
Frank
G. M. Rice
K. Newport
Lois
Hermiston
Harry KR
Newport
Sappers’ Inc
Lota
Sami Thompson
Elizabeth Lative
Maomoon
Kwanton
McLane
Recthio
Township
North Tungero
Miss Hunt Resigns As Library Assistant in Portland
Portland April 15 The library board accepted the resignation of June Mant assistant librarian who refused to buy Liberty bonds saying she would rather suffer indignities from invading huns The notice cites patriotic duty and personal stance amid wartime sentiment.
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Miss Hunt
Portland
Bewird
Jaulee Mant
Iotant Librarien
Liberty Fonds
Imuns
Says Japan Will Do Right by the Allies
Pacific port dispatch reports Japanese ambassador Ishii vows actions against Siberia will serve all allies, not Japan alone, to counter Germany and deter a Pacific coast threat. Washington and New York figures discuss labor and international policy amid war tensions, urging tempered shifts in global strategy.
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Japan
Pacific
Riberia
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